1991 Mitsubishi Eclipse clutch prob?

GOTITJR

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1991 MITSUBISHI

I just bought a 1991 mitsubishi eclipse gsx. 2.0 turbo dohc, 139000 on chassis, rebuilt motor and a stage 2 clutch. About 20 miles of driving the car I came to a stoplight and pressed the clutch pedal and brakes but the car died. (Kinda like if I just pushed the brakes and not the clutch) but the repair manual says that I should have a half inch of play in the pedal but I have about 4 inches o play. Would that have anything to do with this problem?

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2CARPRO JACK

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Yes. If there is an adjustment on the rod under the dash, give it the req'd free-play. If that doesnt fix it, could be a slightly bent disc from the engine install

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Thursday, October 25th, 2007 AT 7:58 AM

GOTITJR

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The parts store said that there is too much free play and it is probably a bad pressure plate, what do you think?

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Thursday, October 25th, 2007 AT 2:41 PM

2CARPRO JACK

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My bad, I misunderstood about the free play. Sounds like it could very well be the pressure plate if it is full of hydraulic fluid and there is no air in the system

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Thursday, October 25th, 2007 AT 3:52 PM

GOTITJR

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Ok. I changed the clutch with a brand new one. I adjusted the freeplay under the dash but I still have the same problem and no pressure. What makes the pressure master cylinder or release. Thats all I ccan think of

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Sunday, October 28th, 2007 AT 7:34 PM